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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1885

Page

2

Tax Republican majority in Iowa on State ticket

The Intelligencer notes an expected Republican majority in Iowa this year on the State ticket near 8,000. President Cleveland voted early but once, seen as a positive Democratic reform example. D. J. Morris, Greenback candidate for senator in 1883, moved to Missouri. There was a decline in 1884 from 1883 in Iowa with 29,816 fewer opposition votes and 50,574 fewer Republicans voting.

Cleveland D. J. Morris Angus Missouri Iowa

9 year old killed by horse in Madrid stall

The 9 year old son of Alex Soderland was kicked to death in a stall by a vicious horse in Madrid Boone county. Mr Soderland was severely injured while attempting a rescue. The statement notes the boy’s worthiness and references a Chicago Mail quote about democracy and urban slums.

Madrid Boone County Alex Soderland Mr. Soderland The Chicago Mail New York City

Enduring Gripes as Regular Democratic Times Return

Citizens express mixed mood over a supposed era of reliable Democratic governance money remains tight and satisfaction scarce as old political promises resurface. Leaders and drinkers alike weigh the reality behind claims of renewed stability.

Sudden Death of Mrs Clark Draws Statewide Sorrow

The Keokuk Gate City editor S M Clark mourns the loss of his wife Mrs Clark who died suddenly. The press across the state expresses sorrow and sympathy for the couple and their circle of friends.

Clark S. M. Clark Keokuk Gate City

General McClellan Dies After Sudden Illness

General McClellan died unexpectedly and was laid to rest quietly without military pomp. He was once a favorite of the Army of the Potomac and held the President’s and people’s confidence above all others.

Gen. McClellan Army of the Potomac

Iowa shifts toRepublican lead by about eight thousand

Across the state analysts estimate a Republican gain of roughly 8 000 votes. By comparison in 1883 Governor Sherman won a narrow majority over Kinne and Weaver by just under 2 000. This year a fusion ticket of both parties opposed the Republicans and shows a swing of about 6 000 from 1883, though observers doubt it suffices.

Lowa Sherman Kinne Weaver

Republicans once held large Iowa majorities in elections

The piece notes that Iowa Republicans used to win majorities near fifty thousand or more each election. It adds that former Iowa Republicans now contribute to keeping Kansas Nebraska Colorado and the Dakotas aligned with the Republican Party.

Iowa Kansas Nebraska Colorado Dakota

New Chicago Election Law Proposes Poll Closure Times

The law would close polls at 4 PM in Chicago, with a proposal to open at 6 AM in larger towns to allow laboring men to vote early, and to close in time for vote counting before the small hours.

Chicago Iowa

Representation counts in multiple states after vote totals

The passage notes Iowa with 385000 votes entitled to eleven Congressmen SC 81623 votes with seven Congressmen Mississippi 120993 votes with seven Georgia 142479 votes with ten Congressmen totals 355095 for the three states while Iowa totals 20745 more votes yet only eleven Representatives, highlighting distribution of seats.

Iowa South Carolina Mississippi Georgia Lowa

Prohibition Votes Split Across Parties in Story County

In Story County the prohibition votes for state officers show Republicans backing prohibition yet many ballots list Democratic county nominees. The observation prompts a Republican to question the consistency of supporting prohibition while aiding Democratic local candidates.

Story County Iowa

Treasury officials aligned with Wall Street oppose silver and banks

Manning and Jordan share Wall Street aligned views and oppose silver coinage. They support the president while the Democratic administration increases the treasury surplus and contracts currency, leaving the country with concentrated money and strained credit. The public faces higher hardship amid a policy seen as Wall Street driven.

Manning Treasury Department Albany Wall Street Jordan Treasury

Electric Bitters and Papillon Skin Cure Advertised

An old notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for Bright's Disease diabetes weak back and urinary issues with a 50 cent price under H. Pickett & Co Palace Drug. Papillon extract claims skin erasure of eruptions warts and scrofulous symptoms after ten years of work yielding 1 032 000 bottles sold at 1.00 each.

Bright H. Pickett & Co Palace Drug Re Rhe

Notice of Sale of Lands for Delinquent Taxes in Story County

The Story County treasurer announces a public sale of lands for delinquent real estate taxes. Sale will occur at the county courthouse with bidding open to interested property owners and lien holders. New purchasers must comply with statutory requirements and pay in full upon acceptance of bids.

Story County

The November Century Hints at New Serials and Notable Essays

The November Century announces its Thirty-first volume with fiction emphasis including three short stories and two serials. It highlights A cloud on the Mountain by Mrs. Mary Harlock conan, A Story of Seven Devils by Mr. Stockton, The Mystery of Wilhelm Rutter by Helen Jackson, Bostonians continued, a new serial Joe Bowdewin's Testimony by Mrs. Foot, and Petra travelogue by A Photographer's Visit to Petra with illustrations.

Mary Harlock Conan He Y Ae d Wei T. Cole Italy Century Mr. Stocton Wilhelm Rutter Helen Jackson H. H Mr. James Mrs. Foot Joe Bowdewin Petra Edward L. Wilson Tias W. Ludiow Edmund Gosse General Grant Grant Mount McGregor Douglas William F. Smith Chattanooga Charles W. Shields Harmony of Science Princeton United Churches of the Stuart Sterne Frank D. Sherman Jennie FE T. Dowe Margaret Vandegrift J. A. Macon

West Side News Era Ends as Dispatch Sells List

The West Side Dispatch ceases publication after selling its subscriber list to the Anson Review. Publisher Becker cites poor local demand and high costs, noting editor wages and advertising rely on sales while subscriptions remain limited. He predicts another paper will arise within a year, though the Review may struggle.

Carrell Herald West Side Dispatch Nnson Review West Side Becker Bishop Cedar Falls The Review

St Nicholas November issue features Little Lord Fauntleroy and new children's serials

The November St Nicholas opens with Francis Hodgson Burnett's Little Lord Fauntleroy about a New York boy heir to English estates. It hosts new Bits at Talk for Young Folks by Helen Jackson, tales like Two Middies at Ephesus, Louisa May Alcott's The Candy Country, and other illustrated pieces.

St. Nicholas Francis Hodgson Burnett O’ Lowries Tim Lord Fauntleroy New York England Helen Jackson N. HL Ephesus I. H. Clark S. N Louisa M. Alcott E. W. Kemble Joe Susan Coolige C. F. Holder J. C. Beard Mary Halleck Foote Celia Thaxter Sophy Swett Barty Frank R. Stockton Rome Malcolm Douglas Dora Read Goodale Helen Gray Cone W. H. Overend Reginald B Birch Jessie Curtis Shepherd A. E. Sterner

Palace Drug Store Secure Dr King’s New Discovery Agency

J. H. Pickett & Co. announces the agency for Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The store offers a positive guarantee and invites customers to try a free trial bottle to demonstrate confidence in the remedy for throat lung and chest ailments.

J. H. Pickett & Co Palace Drug Store Dr. King

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